1.1Â This practice covers a protocol for the assessment of the hemolytic properties of continuous flow blood pumps used in extracorporeal or implantable circulatory assist. An assessment is made based on the pump's effects on the erythrocytes over a certain period of time. For this assessment, a recirculation test is performed with a pump for 6 h.
1.2Â The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | F1841 |
| Publication Date | March 1, 2013 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 5 |
| Revision Level | 97(2013) |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | F04.30 |